Sharad Navratri | शरद नवरात्रि | Date, Tithi & Muhurat

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Dwitiya
Alternate Name: Aparna
Vehicle: Walking barefoot.
Weapons: Two hands - Mata holds a rosary (jaapmala) in her right hand and a water pot (kamandal) in her left hand.
Planetary Influence: Mars, the bestower of all auspiciousness.
Color: Green

Read more about - Maa Brahmacharini | माँ ब्रह्मचारिणी

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ चंद्रघंटा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Tritiya
Mount / Vehicle: Tigress (बाघिन)
Weapons: Ten hands - She wields a Trishul (trident), Gada (mace), Sword, and Kamandal (water pot) in her four right hands, while her fifth right hand is in a Varada Mudra (blessing gesture). In her four left hands, she holds a lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush (bow), and Japa Mala (prayer beads), with the fifth left hand in an Abhaya Mudra (fearlessness gesture).
Expression: This form represents peace and well-being for her devotees.
Planetary Influence: Venus (Shukra)
Color: Grey

Read more about - Maa Chandraghanta | माँ चंद्रघंटा

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ कूष्माण्डा रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Chaturthi
Alternate Name: Ashtabhuja Devi
Mount / Vehicle: Lioness
Weapons: Eight Hands - She carries a kamandala (water pot), bow, arrow, and lotus in her right hands, while in her left hands, she holds an Amrit Kalash (nectar vessel), Jaap mala (prayer beads), mace, and chakra (discus).
Expression: She adorns a gentle smile.
Planetary Influence: Sun - Bestower of direction and energy to the Sun.
Color: Orange

Read more about -  Maa Kushmanda | माँ कूष्मांडा

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ स्कन्दमाता रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Panchmi
Alternate Names: Mata Padmasana, Karthikeya
Mount / Vehicle: Fierce Lion
Weapons: Four Hands - She cradles baby Murugan in her lap, who is also known as Kartikeya and the brother of Lord Ganesha. In her upper two hands, Mata holds lotus flowers, and in one of her right hands, she carries Bal Murugan while making the Abhay Mudra (fearlessness gesture).
Expression: Represents motherhood.
Planetary Influence: Mercury (Budha)
Color: White

Read more about - Maa Skandamata | माँ स्कंदमाता

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ कात्यायनी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Shashthi
Mount / Vehicle: Majestic Lion
Weapons: Four Hands - She holds a lotus flower and a sword in her left hands, while her right hand is in a combination of Abhay Mudra (fearlessness gesture) and Varada Mudra (blessing gesture).
Expression: This form is the most fierce and intense.
Planetary Influence: Jupiter (Brihaspati)
Color: Red

Read more about - Maa Katyayani | माँ कात्यायनी

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ कालरात्रि रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Saptami
Alternate Name: Devi Shubhankari
Mount / Vehicle: Donkey
Weapons: Four Hands - Her right hand displays a combination of Abhay Mudra (fearlessness gesture) and Varada Mudra (blessing gesture), while her left hands hold a sword and a deadly iron hook.
Expression: Goddess Parvati in her most formidable and fierce form.
Planetary Influence: Saturn (Shani)
Color: Royal Blue

Read more about - Maa Kalratri | माँ कालरात्रि

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Ashtami
Alternate Name: Shwetambardhara
Mount / Vehicle: Bull / Taurus
Weapons: Four Hands - Mata holds a trident (Trishul) and makes the Abhaya Mudra (fearlessness gesture) with her right hand. In one of her left hands, she holds a small drum (Damru), and in the other, she extends the Varada Mudra (blessing gesture).
Planetary Influence: Rahu
Temple: A temple dedicated to Maa Mahagauri can be found in Kankhal, Haridwar.
Color: Pink

Read more about - Maa Mahagauri | माँ महागौरी

Stuti - या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ सिद्धिदात्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥

Date: Tithi, Day: Chaitra / Ashvin Shukla Navami
Mount / Vehicle: Lotus
Weapons: Four Hands - She holds a lotus flower and a conch (Shankh) in her left hand, while her right hand carries a mace (Gadda) and a discus (Chakra).
Planetary Influence: Ketu
Color: Chaitra - Purple / Ashvin - Purple

Read more about - Maa Siddhidatri | माँ सिद्धिदात्री